Heavy Duty Winch for Heavy Boat Loading on to Wood Bunk Trailer
Question:
I have a 29foot boat that weighs around 12- 13k loaded. Im having difficulty winching the boat up to the bow roller. What winch should I be using for this application? Currently have FULTON 2600 lb. 2 Speed Manual Trailer Winch The bunks and carpeted wood. Other specifics: the boat has a 22inch draft. Tire size is 235/85r16 Should I consider a 225/75r15 to lower the trailer height and make loading / unloading easier? Its a triple axle trailer. 6lug hubs 6k lb axle
asked by: Chris
Expert Reply:
Generally when picking out a winch for a boat trailer the ratio is 2 to 1 meaning you would need a winch with roughly half the capacity as the weight of the boat. With good rollers and a short winching distance the ratio increases to 3 to 1, but with long winching distances and wooden bunks like what you currently have the ratio is 1 to 1.
So you need a much bigger winch basically. But are you sure your 29 foot boat weighs 12-13k? That seems much higher than what we are used to.
For a hitch capacity winch we have the Fulton XLT # F12425 which has a 3,200 lb capacity.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Fulton XLT 2-Speed Trailer Winch - 10" Long Handle - 20' Strap - Zinc - 3,200 lbs
- Trailer Winch
- Standard Hand Winch
- Boat Trailer Winch
- Utility Winch
- Extra Heavy Duty
- Standard Hand Crank
- Two Speed Winch
- Polyester Strap
- Fulton
more information >
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps - 43" Long - 833 lbs - Qty 2
- Shop: CE Smith Post-Style Guide-Ons for Boat Trailers - 40" Tall - White - 1 Pair
- Shop: Ark Ezi-Guides Self-Aligning Boat Trailer Loading System - 14' to 16' Long Power Boat
- Search Results: fulton xlt winch
- Video: BoatBuckle Tie Down Straps - Trailer - IMF08893 Review
- Video: CE Smith Post Style Boat Trailer Guide Ons Review CE27620
- Shop: Dutton-Lainson StrongArm Electric Winch - Marine - 3,000 lbs
- Shop: Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch - TUFFPLATE Finish - 2 Speed - Direct Drive - 2,000 lbs
- Shop: etrailer Hitch Pin Alignment Collar for Hitch Accessories - 2" Hitches
- Video: BoatBuckle Heavy Duty Ratchet Transom Tie-Down Straps Review
- Shop: Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch Strap
- Video: Dutton-Lainson Trailer Winch - Electric Winch - DL25215 Review
- Video: Review of Ark Boat Trailer Parts - Guides - AR84FR
- Search Results: ez loader
- Q&A: Trailer Winch Recommendation for 2003 Bayliner 24 ft
- Q&A: Size of Roller Bunks Compared to Current Bunks on Boat Trailer
- Q&A: Transom Strap Recommendation for a 2,500 lb Boat
- Q&A: Recommended Retractable Transom Straps For a 7,000 - 7,800 lb. Boat
- Q&A: Transom Tie-Downs For 5,000-LB Boat
- Video: BoatBuckle Transom Tie-Down Straps Manufacturer Review
- Video: BoatBuckle G2 Retractable Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps Review
- Q&A: Can BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Transom Tie-Downs # IMF08893 Be Used with 5K Boat
- Search Results: retractable transom tie down
- Q&A: Recommended Transom Straps for 261 Cobia
- Search Results: trailer jack wheel
- Search Results: boat transom straps
- Search Results: f2 fulton winch
- Search Results: superwinch t1500
- Article: How to Choose the Best Winch for You, your Boat, and your Trailer
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
on Trailer Winch
